
Event Details
PHO Rounds: Candida auris: A New Disease of Public Health Significance (DOPHS): Management of this Highly-Transmissible Fungal Pathogen
As of January 2025, Candida auris (C. auris) is classified as a Disease of Public Health Significance (DOPHS) under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). This PHO Rounds session will discuss the latest protocols and reporting requirements for C. auris in Ontario. The session will also cover essential information on the mode of transmission, case management, and infection prevention and control considerations (including diagnostic testing). A real-life outbreak scenario will be discussed, including detection, confirmation, investigation, and effective interventions.
PHO will deliver a 45-minute session providing an overview of C. auris and available resources, followed by a Q&A period.
Presenter(s): Pegah Eschli, Catherine Kerr and Dr. Lorne Small
Pegah Eschli is an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Specialist at Public Health Ontario, with over a decade of experience in IPAC. She holds a Master of Public Health degree and is certified in Infection Control (CIC) as well as Public Health Inspection (CPHI(C)). Prior to joining PHO, Pegah worked as an IPAC professional in both healthcare and public health settings.
Catherine Kerr MSc, CIC, is an IPAC Specialist who has been working with Public Health Ontario since 2022, and has more than a decade of experience in IPAC. Catherine earned a Master of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology from Western University, and has been continuously certified in IPAC since 2012. Prior to joining PHO, Catherine worked as an IPAC professional in both community and large academic hospitals, and is a Co-Subject Matter Lead for Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms at PHO.
Dr. Lorne Small is an IPAC Physician at Public Health Ontario. He is an Infectious Diseases physician, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, and Antimicrobial Stewardship site lead at Trillium Health Partners in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario. His clinical activities include a broad range of clinical infectious diseases, and he is involved in ongoing quality improvement in infection control practices.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Accreditation
Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.
PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.
Accessibility
Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.
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